2/6/1978MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY' OF - ROLLING 'HILLS",'.. CALIFORNIA .
February 6, 1978
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
was called to order b.t 'the ..•Adminibtratiori Building',: 2 "Pertifgues.e Bend .
Road, Rolling Hills, California by Mayor Crocker at 7:30 P.M. Monday,
February 6, 1978.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
Councilman Pernell
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
June Cunningham
Roy Hoffman
Larry Tracy
Dr. Richard Hoffman
France Raine
Lowell Wooden
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 66
City Manager
City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk
Geologist
Attorney, PV Properties
Resident
Resident
Resident
The minutes of the meeting of January 23, 1978 were approved and
accepted as corrected on a motion made by Councilman Heinsheimer, secon-
ded by -{Councilman Rose and carried unanimously.
PA''�OF° BILLS 75
Councilman Rose moved that Demands No. 6791 through 6.832 in the
amount of $8,567.06, with the exception of Demands No. 6802 and 6804,
which were voided, be paid from the General Fund. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers '.Heinsheimer,,, Rose,, Swanson _
Mayor Crocker-
,
NOES: None
r,
ABSENT: Councilman Pernell
PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO FLYING TRIANGLE EXTENSION 89
Mayor Crocker opened discussion of a propos-.l to annex approximately
seven acres to the Flying Triangle Extension. Mr. Kinley reported that
at the request of the Council at their last meeting he had compiled an
analysis of the documents.pertaining to the Flying Triangle Extension and
adjacent property, and was prepared to trace the history of the properties
step by step. Mr. Kinley -ex plJ_aine.d that an agreement between Palos Verdes
Properties and the Rolling Hills Community Assoblation originated in 1950
and terminated in 1970, and the Flying Triangle Extension was annexed to
Rolling Hills in 1972. A valid easement from Palos Verdes Drive North;
along Portuguese Bend Road through the City of Rolling Hills extends throu
the Flying Triangle Extension, which consists of 19+ acres, and to the.'ad-
jacent parcel consisting of 6+ acres, Mr. Kinley said.
Councilman Rose asked whether there are any additional properties
outside of the# -City 61 Rolling Hills which have access through the City.
Mr;.Larry Tracy, attorney for Palos Verdes Properties, said there are a
few such properties, and he had agreed with Mr..: Kinley.that the easements
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for ingress and egress through the City would be quitclaimed to the
Rolling Mills Community Association prior to transfer of title to any
of those preperties. Mr. Kinley said all perimeter easements were
transferred to the Rolling Dills Community Association in a grant deed
;fin, 19621 and certain access -easements were reservod by Palos Verdes
proparties. Mti Tracy explatined that.:Palos Verdes. Properties reserved
aasieiri6nts for access to certain "properties, and' when the 19+ acres in
the Plying 'triangle Extension 'Fere sold to Mr. 'Lowell Wooden; access
across the property to the adjoining six acre parcel.was retained. If
the six adres are annexed by the City of Rolling Hills and taken into.
the kolling Hills Community Association, Mr. Tracy said that the owner
would have the same right of access through Rolling Hills and across
jhe 19+ acres as any other resident of the City, but the right of access
would not extend outside of those properties to any other property in
R hcho Palos 'Verdes. If the six acre parcel is developed by Palos Verdes
properties, easements for access through the City would be provided, Mr.
(0 TradyCD
said
Q 06uhtiltan &-insheimer asked whether the Rolling Hills Community
Q Assoeiatton has an obligation to build a road to serve -any of the pro-,
eVt3es on which easements have been reserved. i3r,.Xinley said there
Q s no such obligation.. there is a blanket easement in the deed, not
4 located by metes tend bounds, The Association has an obligation not to
3.nterlere with free passage through the 19+ acre parcel to the six .acne
pare'tt, When the 19+ acres are subdivided and a fsnal map is recorded,
there vil.l.be i fixed location of the easement to the "six acre parcel.
ouu .loran Heitaheimer said that if the sit acres were annexed by the
tity,. the Cetaral plan -would have to be amended to include the property
and to tppoif the usage, which could be different from the usage'of
'the adjacent ?and. W, Ripley said that is cariett, the usage -of the
Laud vbul.d 'h&j* to be twpatible, but would not have to be identical
Vjth the usage of adjacent land in the City.
payor Crocker asked ,whether there `would be one. owner of the two,
prapertits Mr, Lovell ` ooden, $ Chesterfield Road, advised the Coaancil
that he has purthase�d the flying Triangle Extension and has a purchase
agree -tent with Palos ''Verdes Properties for the adjoining parcel.. "The
14ayor waked 1Ir". Vooden if lie would be vi Ming to waive permanently .any
right cif access to the sualler parcel from the south., through the City
,ef Rantho halos W des, 'Mr. Traty said that 3s implicit in the trans-
fer oaf 'ttl e. Vhe easements will atop at the exter3:or boundaries =of
t*ie s-.�x acres, and no antes tan `be gained from outside the '.preperty in
Ahl' direction. if the six acres became part of the i13ty of Rog
al easements w3.11 lee co --yed to the Rolling Villa ommunity soc�.at �,
lam. Traty sa�.d. 'Major 'Crockter said. it pias his understanding that if 1��alOs
V'ertles piopertlet dev+elbped the property, the City of "Rolling E1111S Would
has no eontr401 jOVer Attest, etnd -easement to the prqperty through the CYty
6U'j l have tb 'ie tuaveyed tb the owners ,of the A.eveloped prope-rties . fir_
iii-aley Baia that is tlbrrett; if Palos Vo-rdes ftopeTties -developed the :and,
easettents through I. oll rig Mills would be conveyed to Vie" purer Df
the "ptopettiet 4 and he said. the Agrtemen�t eoncern=g eas was with
the r ,6%ih xnity AVtOtjAtion, not the Ci.tV, Easement$ you A be gained
through the City if "the prolaerty is as mexed, ov .if at is developed by
falba Verdes Propetttts, Vrr, Xin'.ey aid. 0ountiluan lose asked ,whee-fbe
sa1e bf the tit sores to andt`hty party veuid tte Access Agree -
3i n-fti ey sari that `was the=agree�t 'between S los Verdes 1ro-
rties anti the tWamity .Asaot-jatjon; upon translex of title tea :a d
party +easeme`nta vould he adteded 'batk to the lkmmmlty Assfl txcan�
Ri-n%fir *itp%iced that when tlhe,11 T ri4mg1e e : m 1t1n into
the 4CbW&Uftity Asabtlatlon 4nd %uhseiquent`ly .annexed to w tle City, the =.mea
'was _at&wh to exc'Judas 'the ala atr# iaarcde3, atboqgh semis to that _prn-
J�JAJ;,&yerty throuoh lttallYx� MXIS 3�85t .gr tea lay Am �earu er agr�u;�
sa%d at vas hls apin yin aft t L e s titres : ikd_ have hlen
lno%ded im the Yty langl�e 'fttenslbn, zlate tie easement,z*_-t Gwent
,ftt*_-ftra JAtAO by the R&MAS hills City AStbrA4t pan and Tallbs Vexes
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Properties in 1962.included the total twenty,five;acres. Palos Verdes
Properties has reserved an easement to the six acres across the Flying
Triangle Extension, since there is.no other access to the property.
Councilman Rose asked what arrangements were made for access to the six
acres when the Flying Triangle Extension was taken into the City and
the Association; Mr. Kinley said no specific arrangements were made.
Mr. Tracy said it was the.intent of Palos Verdes Properties to grant
access through Rolling Hills to individual owners if Palos Verdes
Properties developed the property into individual parcels. If the land
was annexed by the City and was sold intact, easement would be conveyed
back to the Community Association, since the owner would have the same
right of access enjoyed by all other property owners in the City.
Mrs. Clifton said the main concern of residents in the Flying Tri-
angle is whether easement and access could ever penetrate the bound-
aries of the property, which would be the City's boundary if annexed.
Mr. Tracy said Palos Verdes Properties still has easement through the
City to certain parcels, but the agreement is that when title to those
properties is transferred, the easements will be conveyed to.the Com-
munity Association.
Dr. Richard Hoffman, 73 Portuguese Bend Road, said Flying Triangle
residents are extremely concerned, and he asked that the Council take
time to make a good decision. Portuguese Bend Road is sufficiently
burdened at present, he said, and access to additional properties would
be difficult. Dr. Hoffman asked that a decision on the matter be post-
poned.
Councilman Heinsheimer said there are two questions before the City
Council; whether the additional six acres -should be annexed by the City,
and if annexed, what use should be made of the property. Since the
City's General Plan shows a need for additional recreational area in
that general location, that might be a factor in considering whether to
annex the property, he said. Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that the
Council also determine what use has been assigned to the property by
Rancho Palos Verdes in their General.Plan, since the six acres are
currently in that City.
Councilwoman Swanson said that at present Mr. Wooden owns the 19+
acres in the Flying Triangle Extension,.and Palos Verdes Properties owns
the adjacent six acre parcel; in the event Palos Verdes Properties wished
to develop and sell parcels in their ownership and the Flying Triangle
Extension was not subdivided, she asked -whether there would be an obli-
gation to put in a road through the 19 acres to provide access to.the six
acres. Mr. Kinley said neither the City nor Community Association would
have such an obligation, and the owner of the 19 acres did not have an
obligation to provide a road; there could be no interference with ease-
ment over the 19 acres to reach the six acres. Mayor Crocker said that
if the additional six acres were annexed by the -City, he wished an agree-
ment on behalf of Palos Verdes Properties that they would never attempt
to penetrate the boundaries to develop access to.the,property from other
parts of the Peninsula, specifically from the South., Mr. Tracy said that
is essentially the agreement in existence between Palos Verdes Properties
and the Rolling Hills Community Association.
Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that copies of the General Plan be
given to Mr. Tracy, Mr. Wooden, and Dr. Hoffman, and he explained that
any subdivision of land must conform to the City's General Plan. Coun-
cilman Rose asked that future notices of discussion of the matter by the
City Council be highlighted in the Newsletter, since Dr. Hoffman said
that most Flying Triangle residents did not notice the item listed as a
regular agenda item in the Newsletter, and did not attend the meeting.
Mayor Crocker asked whether Mr. Wooden could legally be required to pro-
vide a recreational area as a condition of subdividing the 19+ acres
which he owns in the Flying Triangle Extension. Mr. Kinley said there
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are cases where such A condition *has 'been imposedf; buthe would not
comment at this time on -whether Mr. Wood could legally be required to
make an improvement which would benefit others than those who would be
directly affected by the subdivision.*
Councilman Rose that -the matter betabledfor further inform-
ation. Councilwoman SwA6'_o'!As-ked.'-thAt the .information the
Swanson . - I : -
City Attorney'., be furnished -,in ,,writing,to.-the,.Co�iii.�,*�11--if,pos
i possible. The
May'di� dili-6` tea that-': thi-, Clerk submit : a copy the of the meet=
ing to the-,
City-Att6rney for...review; : and- after being approved by'Mr.
Kinley, that the minutes be furnished to all members of the Council in
ample time for them to read them prior to the next Council meeting.
Mayor Crocker ordered the matter tabled until the next meeting.
'Dr. Hoffman asked that the residents of the Flying Triangle be
given a firm reading of the developer's intent with regard to proposed
developement'of the Flying Triangle Extension, and he asked that spe-
(.0 cific information be produced about the safety and adequacy of the road
(.0 which would serve the area, since recommendations regarding the road
might influence plans for further development of the area.. Mr. Tracy
said, that since the 19+ acres are already part of the City, the only
queat,ion, to :be -decided concerfis� the remaining six acres, and ,it was
his op in'31 on 'that, no more -than two additional properties -could be de-
veloped, because of topography in that area. Mayor Crocker said.that
when a subdivision is submitted for the 19 acres the condition of the
road would be taken into consideration, and could influence the decision,.
Mr. Kinley said that when the Community Association accepted the Flying'
Triangle Extension they agreed to development of additional parcels,
and any claim of overburdening the easement would have to be brought
by a property owner who was being affected.
Councilman Heinsheimer said the questions presented by Dr. Hoffman
address the issues of whether the -City ofRollingHills should control
the six acres or leave them under-the.control of another body; and if
the City controlled the property, how the land should be used and de-'_
veloped. He stated that residents should not fight annexation on the
basis of additional development, since annexation may or may not re-
sult in more use of the road. Dr. Hoffman agreed that the matter should
be considered cojointly with the residents, the City Council, Planning
Commission and other bodies which might review the matter..
Mr. Wooden said he agreed with Dr. Hoffman, and in proposing that
the additional ' six acres'be annexed-; --it was his intent that the entire
property be developed'in a homogeneous manner, compatible with the rest
of,the City. A tentative map has been prepared for the Flying Triangle
Extension, with nine lots and sufficient room for dedication of a riding
ring, which might have to be eliminated if a road had to be dedicated to
serve the additional six acres. Mr. Wooden said the purchase of the
additional. -six acres is solely.contingent upon the City's willingness
to annex the property, and Rancho Palos,Verdes' willingness to de -annex.
Councilman Heinsheimer said it would be ideal to be able to con-
sider a complete plan for the property,- but it would not be practical,
since after annexation and de -annexation, a subdivision would have to
be.submitted and in the normal progress of time, the final result would
probably be considered and voted on by entirely different people than
those in'officeand authority at the present time, since the members
of:the ' the Council and Planning Commission may not be the same by the time
the matter is submitted. Mr. Kinley said it should not be dif-
ficult-- to develop a plan for the entire area if there is only one
subdivider involved, and he said a commit -tee could be appointed to work
with the subdivider. Mayor Crocker said it was his understanding that
a certain maximum number of lots to be developed could be agreed on by
the City and t ' he developer. Mr. Kinley said a covenent governing the
total number could be entered -into. Mayor Crocker asked Mr. Wooden to
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consider the total number of parcels he would -be -willing to�-develop on
the 25 total acres, as . �a condition � of " annexation `,if -;approved - and to so
advise the Council. r ""
Councilwoman Swanson suggested that an Envi.ronfnental-Impact Report
be prepared, stating the-impact"of the=proposal oh'the'entire community,
especially with regard to traffic, safety and geology. Councilwoman
Swanson said she did not appreciate the implication that the Council had
to act because of the problem of ingress and egress. Mr. Kinley said
there is no threat connected with the granting -of easements, and the---.-
facts concerning the easements'were discovered through, thorough research
of the documents. Dr. Hoffman said'he°'agreed with"Councilwoman Swanson,
and he felt that the entire matter and the impact on the Community should
be checked out. He said residents'of the"'FlyingtTriangle*'are opposed to
any development which would require change:of'the contours of the land,
and he asked that,the record feflect'his opposition to development of 11
parcels on 25 acres of land. Councilman' Rose;.said" it, was his `understand-
ing that Mr. Wooden had agreed to,limit development-to,'nind�lots total.
Mayor Crocker said Mr. Wooden°has been=asked to"advise`the-Council on
the total number of lots proposed. Further, Mayor Crocker said that
since the Flying Triangle Extension is already part of the City, the
only question before the Council' is whether to annex six additional
acres. Mrs. Clifton said the Council -has already approved a study of
roads and traffic by Los Angeles- Coiunty' Road=Department': Councilwoman
Swanson asked that'a geology report--on"the.'area-be submitted -'to the
Council at the next meeting.- The Manager -'"said ,the" -geology report has
been completed by Converse, Davis, Dixon and Associates, and is in the
City's files. Further, Mrs. Clifton said that a layman's interpretation
of the geology report should be=tavoided-- ' and,-`the''Coiinty`Engineer' would "
review the report when the property is"19tibmit'ted for{ subdivision.,
Mayor Crocker asked that the City Attorney be prepared to report
to the Council at the next"meeting"on-ttie° impact o.f, the proposed annex-
ation on the community, ,,traffic;"!=safet"y`,' geology, "and the right- of. the
owner to use Portuguese Bend 'Roa&'-foraccess,'.and whether -there would
be a requirement to widen or improve the -road "to Accommodate the addi-
tional traffic. The Mayor said that if possible, the developer should
submit to the Council and Planning Commission a°package showing plans
for ultimate development, including recreational":-areas';""rattier than
submitting a subdivision for the 19+' --acres before the matter of Annex-
ing the additional six acres has been -`resolved: Coiircilmari Rose agrd
that since Mr. Wooden is the present owner of the '19 acres"and theeepro-
posed owner of the addifional six acres;-'it'would bi to;°`his advantage
to submit a plan for development' of 25 d�cres . ' Councilman Rose said° a
severe geological problein in ,the'viciiiity,`df tYied``s x acres would' in=
fluence his vote , .and the 'City ';should ;:be - advised if thee_ a ''is .`such `a
geologically unsafe area in that property.
Mayor Crocker ordered the matter held ori the"agenda, and directed
that residents be advised that the matter would-be�discussed at the
next bieeting of the -Council.
SELF PROTECTION CLASSES'FOR'WOMEN `' 578
In a letter dated January 23, 1978 Super -visor James Hayes advised
that the County of Los Angeles would. -be conducting `self-protection _
classes for women at selected County sites. Information regarding"
classes at Los Verdes County Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes was
included. The correspondence was received and filed.
SCAG'S REGIONAL HOUSING ALLOCATION MODEL 579
The City Attorney advised that he had written a letter on behalf of
the City of Rolling Hills regarding the Regional Housing Allocation Model
prepared by the Souther California Association of Government's staff.
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Councilwoman Swansonrequesteda copy of the letter,. so she could co-
ordinate the matter with other local cities as directed -by the Council.
SOUTH BAY BURGLARY TEAM PROJECT 583
In a letter dated J4nuary 27, 1978 from the City of Redondo Beach,
the Council was advised that the South Bay Burglary Team project had
developed a budget for fiscal year 1978/79,wh0i Grant funding, will
Hills
expire. The financial difference for Rolling I betwe en Grant and
Non -grant funding would increase $23.14 over the present Grant share of
$45.60, and the City's Non -grant share for 1978/79 would be $68.74.
1 A motion to continue participation in the program was made by
Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried
by the following roll call vote: -
(D AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer..,, Rose, Swanson
CD Mayor Crocker
0 NOES: None
ABSENT:- Councilman Pernell
COUNTY FORMATION REVIEW COMMISSION FOR PROPOSED PENINSULA COUNTY 585
Copies of the minutes of the meeting of the Peninsula County Form-
ation Review Commission on January 16, 1978 at Miraleste High School
were distributed to members of the Council.
Councilman Heinsheiemer reported that he had attended the meeting,
and it was determined at that time that if the new county is formed,
the first election would be for five Supervisors, a Sheriff, Assessor
and District Attorney. At the next meeting the five supervisorial
districts were defined, and one district consists of the entire -City of
Rolling Hills and a portion of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. 'Although
the Rolling Hills City Council has expressed opposition to.,the proposal
fora new county as presently planned, Councilman Heinsheimer suggested
that the Council be aware of the districts proposed and be- prepared to
have someone from Rolling Hills who would run for Supervisor in the
event the effort to form a new County succeeds. I
Mrs. Clifton reported that the next meeting would be held on
Tuesday, February 7, 1978 at the Rolling Hills Estates City Hall, and
business to be covered included discussion and determination of a County
Seat, discussion of distribution of indebtedness, Fire District deter-
mination,preliminary discussion of fiscal impact on Los Angeles County
and a preliminary discussion of financial viabilityofthe proposed
Peninsula County. Mayor Crocker asked the City Manager to attend the
meeting and report to the Council.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, -RANCHO PALOSVERDES 606
A notice of public hearing on February 14,. 1978 before the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to consider subdivision.
and development,of eleven residential lots and one common open space lot
at the southern end of Crenshaw Boulevard was presented to the Council.
The information was received and noted.
BROWNING -FERRIS INDUSTRIES 612
Mrs. Clifton reported that service by Browning-Ferris Industries,
the
he contract rubbish service, has improved greatly. The Managbr said
that Browning -Perris requested that the Spring Clean Up be scheduled
for April 24, rather than the first week in May,.as stated in the
Franchise-. Because of the weed problem, Mrs.. Clifton said she would
recommend that the earlier date be approved, and'the Mayor so ordered.
February 6, 1978
TRAFFIC STUDY'IN CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 625
Mayor Crocker said it was his understanding that the Councilap-
proved an expenditure for a traffic study in the City of Rolling Hills
at the last meeting, which he did not attend. The Manager explained
that although the Council has approved the expenditure, the Board of
Directors still has reservations about the s.tudy as approved by the
Council, and they wished to discuss it with the Council.
Mayor Crocker said he had discussed having a joint meeting with
Mrs. Joan Saffo, president of the Board of Directors, and the Council
agreed that the meeting be scheduled for Monday, February 27, 1978 at
7:30 P.M., with items of mutual interest scheduled for the first part
of the regular Council meeting. Councilman Rose suggested that Mrs.
Saffo be asked to furnish a list of items which she felt were of.mutual
concern to the Board and Council and should be discussed at the meeting.
REVIEW OF ORDINANCE NO. 147 663
In a letter to Mayor Crocker dated January 11, 1978 Mr. Kinley
advised that the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community
Association discussed Ordinance No. 147 at the meeting on January 5.
The Board felt that the ordinance, which requires that a resident
obtain a permit if he grades more than 4,000 square feet of ground
surface, even to a depth of an inch or two, except for removal of
brush and weeds as required by thwFire Code, would be extremely diffi-
cult to administer and enforce, as owners of property in Rolling Hills,.
because of the large areas of their properties, have from time to.time
attempted to grow or plant things without permit or permission, and on
some occasions it is necessary to exceed the 4,000 square foot area.
Because residents of the City consider this an agricultural as well as
residential area, the Board felt that residents should be entitled to
plant and grow trees and shrubs on their property as they wish, with-
out the necessity of getting permits, so long as they do not interfere
with the view of others.
Mayor Crocker directed that the matter be scheduled for discussion
by the Board of Directors and City Council at their joint meeting.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY BY PALOS VERDES PROPERTIES 665
Councilwoman Swanson reported that she was advised that the Plan-
ning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes will consider a pro-
posal by Palos Verdes Properties for development of property on Crest
Road, east of the closed South Gate of Rolling Hills, on February 14.
The draft EIR for the property was previously reviewed by the Rolling
Hills City Council, and Councilwoman Swanson said she felt it was im-
portant that the Council be kept advised on progress of the proposal.
Mrs. Clifton said she had attended meetings of the Environmental
Committee and the Planning Commission in Rancho Palos Verdes at which
the proposed development was discussed, and she would contact the
Planning Department in Rancho Palos Verdes and inquire whether any
changes have been made or are contemplated.
Councilwoman Swanson said she is concerned about future attempts
to use roads in Rolling Hills for access to the property. Mr. Kinley
said that under terms of the agreement between Palos Verdes Properties
and the Rolling Hills Community Association, the access easements held
by Palos Verdes Properties would be conveyed back to the Association
so that access could not be provided through roads in Rolling Hills.
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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, LOS ANGELES COUNTY 686
Councilwoman Swanson reported that the Transportation Commission of
Los Angeles County is requried to select two al ternate-members of the
Transportation Commission, and she said she wouldybe interested in serv-
ing as an alternate.for.the two regular members, who are both from the.
South Bay, one representing -the South.Bay Cities -and -.the other repre
,-
senting the Contract.Cities.Councilwoman Swanson.said she,has received
:evidence of support,.and she wished authorization and support of the
Council in pursuing an.appointment as an alternate.
Mayor Crocker directed that the minutes reflect the support of the
Council for Councilwoman Swanson, and authorization for her to vote on
behalf of the City Council at the March meeting.
Councilwoman Swanson said it would also be necessary to designate
a representative for the LAAFCO meeting in March at the February 27
meeting of the Council.
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Q WORKING HOURS IN ROLLING HILLS 707
Q Councilman Heinshei mer thanked the Manager for printing Ordinance
Q No. 118, which regulates the hours of construction in the City of Roll-
ing Hills, in the Newsletter, and he said he wished to support Mrs.
Clifton in her interpretation, which limits hours of delivery of mater-
ials or machinery for construction. Councilman Rose said he wished to
add his support, and he asked that the minutes so state. The Mayor so
ordered.
ACCESSIBILITY TO BUILDINGS IN PALOS VERDES SCHOOL DISTRICT 717
Councilman Rose reported that he wrote a letter to the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Unified School District advising them of their responsibili-
ties with regard'to making�;all programs available to handicapped students,
emphasizing that programs, as well as facilities, must be accessible.
Councilman Rose explained that if a program was offered in an area which
was not accessible to a handicapped student, the program would have to
be moved to'an accessible area. Creation of a.transition.plan for facil-
ities which were not accessible was required by December 2, 1977, iden-
tifying.all physical obstacles which limit access, and suggesting how
such obstacles could be eliminated, and stating Vhen the problem would
be resolvedo Councilman"Rose said the plan was required to be available
for public review, acid*he wrote a letter to the School District inquiring
about compliance with the requirement for a transition plan. In a tele-
phone call with the housing coordinator, Councilman Rose was advised that
the school district does not.have such a plan, and he stated that failure
to comply is in violation of the Federal requirement, and subjects the
school district to loss of Federal financial assistance. Councilman Rose
said he has fileda formal complaint with the Department of Health, Edu-
cation and Welfare, asking that they initiate l.ah investigation-to'verzfy,.,
what-.he has. reported, and requesting that Federal financial assistance
to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District be withheld until
such time as they comply with the requirement. Further, a letter will be
mailed to the School District advising that unless. they comply with the
plan and send a copy to Councilman Rose within 30 days, he will apply to
the court for a.writ of mandate, so that it will be done.
APPOINTMENT.TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD 741
The Manager reported that several inquiries have been received about
the vacancy on the Environmental Quality Board, and residents who have
expressed an interest have been requested to submit resumes. Mayer
Crocker ordered the.matter held for the next meeting.
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HEARING PANEL, STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 747
Mr. Kinley advised the..Council.that subsequent to designating the
Los Angeles County Health Department as the enforcement agency.for solid
waste management standards, it would be necessary for the Council to ap-
point a hearing panel, which under Subsection (1) of Section 66796.58 of
the State Solid Waste Control Act of 1976, could be the Council.
A motion to appoint members of the City Council as Hearing Board
for the City of Rolling Hills was made by Councilman Rose, seconded by
Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll...call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Pernell
Mr. Kinley, asked that a letter be written to the State Solid Waste
Management Board advising them of the Council's action.
911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM 755
In a letter dated January 25, 1978 from the Department of Communi-
cations of Los Angeles County, the Council was advised that every local
public agency is required by State law to establish a 911 Emergency
Telephone System, and was requested to adopt a resolution authorizing
and directing that the necessary documents stating'the City's intent to
participate be filed in compliance with the Government Code.
Mayor Crocker requested that an appropriate resolution be prepared ,
for the next meeting.
EMERGENCY ACCESS, 8 BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD 762
Mayor Crocker said that at the last meeting the Council and the
owner of property at 8 Blackwater Canyon Road had: -agreed that an ease-
ment would be reserved for use as an emergency access across the property,
but that no improvement would be required. Mayor Crocker asked who
would be responsible for maintaining the property in usable condition.
He recommended that the City keep the surface bladed so that it would be
usable, and would provide an accessible roadway in an emergency.
The Manager requested that a legal document which would run with
the land be prepared, defining the agreement for easement,.and the
responsibilities for maintenance.
ADRIENNE BURKE PROPERTY, 33 CREST ROAD EAST 790
The Council was advised that Mr. Daniel Burke had submitted an
application to the Planning Commission and paid the necessary fee for
a conditional use permit for construction of a paddle tennis court at
33 Crest Road East, and a bond in the amount of $5,000 to guarantee
removal of the court in the event a conditional use permit is not granted
has been deposited with.the City. Mrs. Clifton said the final inspection
would not be made, and a certificate of occupancy would not be issued
until all requirements have been met. The Manager said a letter would
be sent to the County Engineer advising that a final inspection by the
County, acting as City Engineer, could not be made, and utilities could
not be turned on until authorized. by her.
Mr. Kinley said the stipulation required by the Council and agreed
to by Mr. Burke had been delivered to him, and would be forwarded to
the City for the file.
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February 6, 1978
TRAIL ON MEURER SUBDIVISION, BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD 830
Mayor. Crocker'asked whether the Caballeros had made a recommendation
to'the-Council regarding need fora bridle trail on Blackwater Canyon Road
as required as a condition of.approval of-the.Roger Meurer subdivision,
Tract 32256. i
Councilwoman Swanson said Caballeros would meet on Tuesday, Feb
ruary':7,-and would make a recommendation to the Council -for the next
regular Council meeting.`
ADJOURNMENT 835'
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor
Crocker, adjourned the meeting at 9:50 P.M.
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